Racine Lock and Dam, Navigation infrastructure on Ohio River in Mason County, US

Racine Lock and Dam is the ninth lock and dam on the Ohio River, 238 miles downstream from Pittsburgh. It has two locks: a 1,200-foot by 110-foot chamber for commercial barge traffic and an auxiliary lock of 600 feet by 110 feet.

Racine Lock and Dam is the ninth lock and dam on the Ohio River, located 238 miles downstream from Pittsburgh. The site has two locks: a 1,200-foot by 110-foot chamber for commercial barge traffic and a 600-foot by 110-foot auxiliary lock.

The lock is the ninth on the Ohio River, 238 miles downstream from Pittsburgh, and its two chambers are named by function: the 1,200-by-110-foot main lock carries commercial barge tows, while the 600-by-110-foot auxiliary lock handles other traffic. River boatmen count the locks in sequence from Pittsburgh, so Racine is a fixed reference point in that numbering.

The recreation area on the West Virginia side offers picnic tables, a playground, and fishing access during daylight hours. These public spaces are easily accessible and available for free use.

The main lock chamber is 1,200 feet long and 110 feet wide, sized for commercial barge tows; the auxiliary lock beside it measures 600 by 110 feet. The site is the ninth lock and dam on the Ohio River, 238 miles downstream from Pittsburgh.